determined person who is passionate about both genetics and caring/advocating for others
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Chick-Fil-A Eastgate Plaza
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
06.2020 - 07.2026
Supported our vision to “create wow by capturing the hearts of others" by leading shifts of up to 25 people, training, interacting with guests, handling guest recovery, supporting team members, handling team member conflict, maintaining cleanliness/order accuracy/speed of service, counting/depositing money, handling food preparation, and opening/closing the store
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Dr. Pollock’s Laboratory at Duquesne Universy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 04.2026
Contributed to research investigating gene regulation between sexes during pain perception and pain intervention with nanomedicines by conducting immunohistochemistry experimentsto analyze mammalian cell reactions to sciatic nerve injury, informing potential pain relief strategies
Developed my research into a formal honors thesis and presented my results publicly in April 2026
Presented research at various symposiums, including the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (2025) and the Duquesne University Undergraduate Research Symposium (2025 & 2026)
Completed 10-week internship, advancing ongoing research project while engaging in community outreach and ethics education, collaborating with faculty/peers and training 2 new laboratory members on IHC/microscopy techniques and presentation skills
Education
Master of Science - Genetic Counseling
Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Scranton, PA
05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2026
Skills
Advocacy experience for individuals and families effected by hereditary cancer and rare disease
Patient Advocate Leader, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered June 2025-Present
Rare Action Network Member, National Organization of Rare Disorders May 2025-Present
Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line December 2024-June 2026
Completed extensive training to provide crisis support to over 300 texters across 200 hours
Earned a certificate in “Understanding Culture in Crisis Support: Awareness and Accountability”
Medical Director, Center for Reproductive Health at TriStar Centennial Medical Center HCAMedical Director, Center for Reproductive Health at TriStar Centennial Medical Center HCA
Consultant ENT/Head & Neck Surgeon at The Royal London Hospital & University College London HospitalConsultant ENT/Head & Neck Surgeon at The Royal London Hospital & University College London Hospital